Posted: July 19th 2025

Full-Time | Hybrid | Growth to Partnership

We’re seeking a Senior Designer who shares our values and is looking for long-term growth. This is not just a senior staff position—it’s a strategic hire with the potential for partnership.

The Role

You’ll lead design and documentation on projects from concept through construction, especially during permitting and CA phases. We’re looking for someone who is not only a skilled designer but also technically sharp and able to run projects independently.

You Might Be the Right Fit If You...

• Have 7–10 years of professional experience in architecture, ideally at both design-focused and technically strong firms

• Hold a degree from a top architecture school and care deeply about design excellence

• Are skilled at detailing and understand wood framing construction

• Are proficient with Revit. Rhino and Grasshopper are a plus.

• Are comfortable navigating permitting and managing consultants

• Have strong graphic and communication skills

• Are excited by the idea of helping grow a practice and shaping its future

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects from schematic design through construction

• Produce high-quality documentation sets and coordinate with consultants

• Manage permitting and regulatory processes

• Collaborate with the principal on design vision

• Interface with clients, contractors, and city officials

Why This Role Is Unique

• Path to Partnership: We are looking for someone who can grow with us and eventually share in the firm’s success.

• Creative Leadership: You’ll have significant design authorship and ownership.

• Autonomy + Mentorship: You’ll work independently but with support and collaboration from the principal.

• Impact: As a small studio, your voice will shape how we practice architecture.

Compensation

·        Very competitive salary, depending on demonstrated ability and experience.

·        Health plan or reimbursement for your own plan.

·        Option to participate in the company's retirement program.

To Apply
Send a brief cover letter, resume, and portfolio (PDF or web link) to studio@darrenvinci.net. Please include “Senior Designer Application – [Your Name]” in the subject line.

About Us

Darren Vinci Studio is a boutique architectural practice based in Seattle, focused on thoughtful, contemporary single-family homes and small-scale urban infill. We prioritize design quality, contextual sensitivity, and client communication—believing that architecture should be both inventive and grounded.